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Clark County residents, ages 17-24, who do not have a
high school diploma and are interested in obtaining a GED
and job-related skills are invited to attend a free YouthBuild
Vancouver information session to learn about the program.
The sessions will be held Thursday, May 14 and Tuesday,
May 26 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Partners in Careers, 3210 NE
52nd Street, Vancouver 98663. To register, contact Dave
Cole at 360-696-8417 or dave@swwpic.org.
To participate in YouthBuild, an individual must be:
• A Clark County resident
• 17 to 24 years old
• A high school dropout in need of a high school diploma
or GED
• Interested in gaining job skills and experience
Those enrolled in YouthBuild will have the opportunity,
at no cost, to:
• Obtain their GED or high school diploma
• Gain two nationally-recognized construction certifications
• Participate in building a house for a family in need
• Receive services, including job, college and career
preparation
PHOTO CREDIT PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL
It’s a Bloomin’ Good Time is the theme as the
Rose Festival’s waterfront activities kick off on
May 22 at 5 p.m. for Memorial Day weekend
and three consecutive weekends at Governor
Tom McCall waterfront Park. Opening Night
Fireworks on Friday night, May 22, features a
dance party and concert by Hit Machine in the
RoZone and a huge fireworks display
synchronized to great music. The second
weekend of CityFair is jam-packed with music
on the Rose City Stage and the Bridgetown
stage, along with A walk on the wild Side exotic
animals, arts and crafts in the kids Zone, and
cool artifacts in the Rose Festival Museum – all
FREE with CityFair admission. The final weekend
of CityFair starts on wednesday, June 3, with an
afternoon of free food and beverage samples
for CityFair Sampler (FREE with admission). Fleet
week is a highlight this weekend with ships from
the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and Canadian
Maritime Forces along the waterfront sea wall,
and the amazing all-floral float creations from
the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade
will line Naito Parkway on Saturday afternoon
and Sunday for up-close viewing, punctuating a
rosy end to Rose Festival waterfront activities.
For more information go to www.rosefestival.org.
Military Personnel Receive FREE
Adventure Pass this Memorial Day
weekend
This Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, the Mt. Hood
Adventure Park at Skibowl is offering FREE All-Day
Adventure Passes to all active and inactive members of the
Military. Their family members ages 18 and under may
receive 25 percent off. No strings attached – just bring ID
that identifies you as a member of the armed services.
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Gentrification Discussion with the
Oregon State Bar
The all-day Adventure Pass provides unlimited use of
over 20 attractions including the Northwest’s only ½ mile
dual Alpine Slide, Bungee Trampolines and the 32’ Rock
Climbing wall; and provides discounts on premium activi-
ties such as the Bungee Tower and Malibu Raceway. With
over 20 attractions where you are in control, the Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood Skibowl is less than an hour east of Portland on
Highway 26 in Government Camp. For more information,
please go to www.skibowl.com or call the info phone at,
503-222-BOWL (2695).
Squeezed Out: The Experience of Diversity, Gentrifica-
tion, and Growth in Portland is a special event May 27, at 7
p.m., McMenamins Kennedy School Gym, 5736 NE 33rd
Ave, Portland.
The Civil Rights Committee of the Oregon State Bar will
hosts this free public forum showing two poignant short
films about the paradox of development in N/NE Portland.
New and old residents of N/NE Portland will learn about
the history of their neighborhood and the different mean-
ings of the term “gentrification.”
The films are “Future: Portland,” and “What Happened.”
A panel discussion will feature Llondyn Elliott, one of the
student film makers; Karl Dinkelspiel; a representative
from the City of Portland Housing Bureau; and Rukaiyah
Adams from “Future: Portland.”
ASL interpreter will be provided.
For more information on the Oregon State Bar Associa-
tion, go to www.osbar.org.
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P ORTLAND 2015
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MUlTICUTURAl MAy CElEBRATION “STORIES OF JOy
AND JUSTICE.” This storytelling event will feature a
series of guest speakers taking the stage to tell
stories of hope and resilience, compassion,
learning from mistakes, and finding a way. 6
p.m. – 8 p.m. Trillium Charter School, 5420 N.
Interstate Ave.
Sunday May 23
If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
Thursday May 21
DR. BIll THOMAS, RENOwNED AGING EXPERT,
MEETS wITH SENIOR CENTER BOOk ClUB. He will
be talking with seniors about how to instill new
energy and vitality into late adulthood and
beyond. 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Hollywood
Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th Ave.
Friday May 22
FAMIly GAME NIGHT. Bring your favorite games to
Family Game Night. Refreshments will be served
and prizes too! 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. June key
Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina St.
GARDEN wORk PARTy AND BBQ. Please join us for
garden work party and then have a BBQ. 10
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. June key Delta Community
Center, 5940 N. Albina St.
Monday May 25
VANCOUVER MEMORIAl DAy CEREMONy. The
event feature keynote speaker Brigadier General
kurt J. Ryan. There will also be other speakers for
this annual event. 11 a.m. Bandstand at Fort
Vancouver Historic Site Parade Grounds.
Wednesday May 27
SQUEEZED OUT: THE EXPERIENCE OF DIVERSITy,
GENTRIFICATION, AND GROwTH IN PORTlAND.
Black and white Portlanders’ different
experiences of economic development in NE
Portland. 7 p.m. McMenamins kennedy School
Gym, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.
Friday – Saturday May 29 – 30
ROCk THE BlOCk RETURNS TO GRESHAM
ROCkwOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. The best family
block party in East County is back. Rock the
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Block, Rockwood’s family fun celebration opens
for the third year. Come to the Feast of Nations,
meet the Rose Festival Court and much more.
Friday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Plaza del Sol, 18535 SE Stark St., Gresham.
Saturday May 30
STARlIGHT PARADE: This glittering illuminated
night-time parade lights up downtown. Come
see for yourself the twinkling floats, drill teams,
and marching bands. Don’t forget to get there
early and get your seats to watch the Starlight
Runners go by. 8:30 p.m. in downtown Portland.
IT’S NOT A PlACE, IT’S A PlAN FOR AGING-IN-
PlACE. Planning for how you can remain at
home as you age is just as important as making
financial plans for the future. Join us for a talk on
the local Village movement and how North Star
Village is planning affordable services. 2 p.m. – 4
p.m. Space is limited. To receive location, please
register at www.northstarvillagepdx.org or call
(503) 978-0540.
MARSHAll FAMIly FUN DAy. To celebrate an
amazing 50 years, we will be hosting a free
family fun day filled with swimming, fitness,
demos, pottery, activities in the gym and more.
Come and join us for all these fun free activities.
Noon – 5 p.m. Marshall Community Center, 1009
E. Mcloughlin Blvd., Vancouver.